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UF03 CAB

2011 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,771 mi
Last recorded106,771 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUF03 CAB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 106,771 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 94,257 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 82,793 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 70,027 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 57,952 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 47,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 40,050 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 40,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 32,879 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 32,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2016 26,075 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in tread but not to cords

Fail 30 Dec 2016 26,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in tread but not to cords

Pass 14 Jan 2016 22,980 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 19,246 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 14,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 14,703 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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UF03 CAB is a 2011 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 85,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UF03 CAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UF03 CAB registered?

UF03 CAB is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 17 January 2011.

Is UF03 CAB safe to buy?

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